2000 Dodge Neon Highline Sedan review from North America
"A Bargain Sporty Sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Most notably, the engine idles very rough.
When cold, the engine knocks for about 30 seconds before warming up.
The plastic headlights accumulate scratches pretty easily, making a scratch repair kit a must.
I bought the car used, and it turned out the upper motor mount was torn. The mounts in the Neon in general are very soft. I threw some mount inserts in there and it's great now.
General comments?
So far, this car has never given me a problem (except for the ones I created with mods, etc.). Everything still works, nothing electrical or mechanical has gone bad as of yet.
It is sporty in acceleration and handling.
However, the seats aren't bolstered enough for my taste, and it's hard to get comfortable in the cabin if you're a tall person (over 6'1").
The 3-speed automatic really robs the car of power. The car is always either too low or too high in a gear when I accelerate.
It was within my price range.
It has great fuel economy.
Despite any inherent problems such as the "cold knock" and "rough idle", I still love my Neon. =)
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| Looks are deceiving |
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| It should have been offered in YELLOW, 'cause it's a Lemon!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Liter SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 51000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th June, 2004 |